Specialist, Internal Audit (Professional Practice)

About CMHC

The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.

At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. Our leadership style is guided by trust, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

What’s in it for you

We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you’re a contract employee:

• Accrued vacation.
• Annual individual performance bonus.
• Group insurance coverage to support your well-being from day one. 
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment.
• While positions at CMHC require some in-office presence, alternative work arrangements may be considered for Indigenous candidates. 

About the role

Join the Internal Audit, Professional Practices team, in the Specialist, Quality Assurance position. In this role, you will ensure compliance with established internal audit methodology and guidance through sector quality assurance while providing effective challenge and insights to internal audit teams. Your internal audit / oversight experience will help support continuous improvements to audit practices and impactful communication of key audit and risk insights.

This is a temporary position with a duration of 24 months.

What you’ll do:

• Develop, maintain and continuously improve Internal Audit tools, methodologies and templates to support the effectiveness of audit activities.
• Conduct ongoing quality assurance monitoring of audit files and periodic self-assessments of the audit activity to ensure effective and efficient audit practices are maintained and in conformance with the Global Internal Audit (IA) Standards.
• Provide objective advice, guidance and challenges to internal audit teams and contribute to sector training, development and skills assessment activities. 
• Facilitate quarterly reporting activities and conduct analysis and reporting of risk trends, sector key performance indicators and budget. 
• Maintain and provide expert advice/support to Internal Audit’s use of audit management software (Teammate +) and other technology applications.
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards to promote continuous enhancements to project and sector reporting and contribute to the use of data analytics to enhance audit insights.
• Conduct research and analysis of industry resources, standards and leading practices, as applicable, in conducting work activities and implementing continuous improvements.
• Develop written communication (reports, guidance, methodology) in a clear and concise manner to meet the needs of various key stakeholders.

What you should have:

• An undergraduate degree in a related field such as business or finance.
• A minimum of five (5) years of prior experience in internal audit and/or risk management and/or quality assurance, or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
• A professional designation (CPA, CIA, CISA, CFA, FRM) or progress toward one.
• A strong knowledge of internal audit professional practices, audit processes, Global IA Standards and financial institution control requirements.
• Experience in audit activities that support process enhancements and continuous improvement.
• A demonstrated ability to analyze complex information using sound judgment, strong analytical skills, and effective problem‑solving.
• An ability to communicate clearly in both oral and written form and to build effective working relationships.
• Proven experience leading and coordinating projects, supported by strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.

It would be great if you also had:

• Demonstrated experience using Internal Audit, Risk Management, or business intelligence applications (e.g., TeamMate, Power BI).
• Experience with advanced technology tools, including data analytics and AI‑assisted applications (e.g., Copilot).
• The ability to work autonomously with a continuous‑improvement mindset, including challenging assumptions and proposing practical solutions.
• The ability to draft audit methodologies and produce clear, high‑quality written documentation.

Posting closing date: Note, the competition will remain active until filled.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion 

We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion 

What happens after you apply 

We know that applying for a new job can be both exciting and daunting, and we appreciate your effort. Learn more about our hiring process.  If you are selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.

If you applied before and you were not successful don’t worry – we're always posting new positions, so don’t hesitate to give it another shot. We’re excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!